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Quipus and Witches' Knots: The Role of the Knot in Primitive and Ancient Culture, with a Translation and Analysis of "Oribasius De Laqueis
Cyrus Lawrence Day
Quipus and Witches' Knots: The Role of the Knot in Primitive and Ancient Culture, with a Translation and Analysis of "Oribasius De Laqueis
Cyrus Lawrence Day
A work of cultural anthropology that provides a comprehensive view of the way primitive people in all parts of the world once utilized knots; mnemonic knots to record dates, numbers, and cultural traditions; magic knots to cure diseases, bewitch enemies, and control the forces of nature; and practical knots to tie things and hold things together.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | October 30, 2021 |
ISBN13 | 9780700631469 |
Publishers | University Press of Kansas |
Pages | 168 |
Dimensions | 155 × 233 × 9 mm · 245 g |
Language | English |
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